Head to head
Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus Nord 6
OnePlus Nord 6 takes it. Nothing Phone (3) wins mainly on camera — 65 against 0.
Our verdict
OnePlus Nord 6 takes it
OnePlus Nord 6 scores 81/100 overall with very good results across the board. The Nothing Phone (3) costs ₹6K more and genuinely wins on camera and display — so if camera is your deciding factor, buy that one instead.
OnePlus Nord 6 still wins on battery and value, and it is ₹6K cheaper. If that is what you came for, the verdict above does not apply to you.
Price: Nothing Phone (3) vs OnePlus Nord 6
Today the Nothing Phone (3) sells for ₹49,994 at Croma and the OnePlus Nord 6 for ₹46,780 at Flipkart.
That makes the OnePlus Nord 6 ₹3,214 cheaper right now.
The Nothing Phone (3) has typically cost ₹47,296 and dropped as low as ₹38,134, so today's price is 6% above its usual price.
The OnePlus Nord 6 has typically cost ₹42,999 and dropped as low as ₹35,592, so today's price is 9% above its usual price.
Category by category
- Performance: the Nothing Phone (3) is ahead, 88 against 85.
- Battery: the OnePlus Nord 6 is ahead, 100 against 57.
- Display: the Nothing Phone (3) is ahead, 84 against 73.
- Value: the OnePlus Nord 6 is ahead, 84 against 73.
Scores and prices side by side
| Nothing Phone (3) | OnePlus Nord 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best price today | ₹49,994 | ₹46,780better |
| Effective price | ₹49,994 | ₹43,986better |
| Deal score | 25/100 | 37/100better |
| Overall score | 74/100 | 81/100better |
| Performance | 88/100better | 85/100 |
| Battery | 57/100 | 100/100better |
| Display | 84/100better | 73/100 |
| Camera | 65/100 | — |
| Value | 73/100 | 84/100better |
| Released | — | — |
| Our verdict | Good price | Good price |
Specifications
| Chip | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Panel | 120Hz AMOLED Flexible LTPS | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1272 x 2772 |
| Refresh | 120 Hz | — |
| Main | 50 MP | — |
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
Buy the Nothing Phone (3) if…
Equipped with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip and 12 GB of RAM, it handles heavy tasks easily while packing a large 5500 mAh battery to keep you powered through the day.
- Users who want smooth visuals from a 120Hz refresh rate screen for daily video viewing.
- Multitaskers who need 12 GB RAM to run heavy applications without slowdowns.
- Buyers looking for a capable 5G phone with generous 256 GB storage.
Good
- The 120Hz AMOLED Flexible LTPS display makes scrolling and watching media very smooth.
- The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor delivers fast, reliable daily performance.
- The 5500 mAh battery capacity keeps the phone running through long days away from the charger.
Not so good
- The 50 MP main camera setup may underperform compared to dedicated camera-focused rivals.
- The large battery size adds extra heft to the overall device weight.
Buy the OnePlus Nord 6 if…
With the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip and 8 GB of RAM, it handles daily tasks smoothly. You also get 256 GB of storage for all your media, making it a very practical choice for the price.
- Users who hate charging frequently and need a massive battery for long days.
- People who want solid gaming and app performance from a fast processor.
- Media consumers who need plenty of storage space for local files.
Good
- The 9000 mAh battery capacity keeps the phone running for a very long time without needing a recharge.
- The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip handles heavy tasks and multitasking without slowing down.
- The 256 GB storage gives you plenty of space for photos, apps, and videos.
Not so good
- The 8 GB RAM is standard, leaving less room for extreme future multitasking demands.
- The hefty battery capacity likely adds noticeable weight to the phone in your hand.
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Straight answers
Questions people ask
8 answered here. Tap one to open it — every answer is written out in full, not summarised.
01Which is better, the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Nord 6?
The OnePlus Nord 6 scores higher overall (81/100 against 74/100). OnePlus Nord 6 still wins on battery and value, and it is ₹6K cheaper. If that is what you came for, the verdict above does not apply to you.
02Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (3) or the OnePlus Nord 6?
Today the Nothing Phone (3) sells for ₹49,994 at Croma and the OnePlus Nord 6 for ₹46,780 at Flipkart. That makes the OnePlus Nord 6 ₹3,214 cheaper right now. Prices are read from the stores’ own pages and change often — check the store before you buy.
03How were the Nothing Phone (3) and OnePlus Nord 6 compared?
On each product’s specification sheet and its live prices across Indian stores. The category scores are worked out from the specifications rather than from hands-on testing, and every product page says which.
04How many products can I compare at once?
Two to five. Five is the ceiling because a table any wider stops being readable on a phone, and a comparison of one product is just that product’s page.
05What is the effective price?
The price after the card and bank offers that apply at that store. The listing price is what you are quoted; the effective price is closer to what actually leaves your account, which is why the two are shown separately rather than one replacing the other.
06What does the deal score mean?
It compares today’s price against the prices recorded here for that same product, not against other products. With fewer than fourteen days of recorded prices there is no score at all — a first-day price has nothing to be cheap against, and saying nothing is better than calling it a bargain.
07Why does the cheaper product sometimes lose?
Because the comparison counts what three years of owning each one costs, not only what it costs to buy. A cheaper machine with a shorter warranty, a dearer battery replacement or a worse resale value can finish behind one that costs more today.
08Does the verdict pick one winner?
It names a winner and then says who should buy the other one instead. Most comparisons on this site are between products that suit different people rather than between a good one and a bad one, and a verdict that hides that is not much use.